Easy Middle Eastern Ground Beef Bowls

Name: Easy Middle Eastern Ground Beef Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Cooked basmati rice for serving

These savory beef bowls are packed with warming spices and topped with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce for a perfect weeknight meal.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Middle Eastern· July 20, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

This dish is a favorite in my house because it comes together so quickly without sacrificing any flavor. The combination of spiced ground beef with sweet onions and carrots creates such a comforting base that everyone seems to love.

My top tip for this recipe is to not rush the browning of the meat. Letting the beef get a little crispy in the pan adds a wonderful texture that makes the whole bowl feel much more satisfying.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cooked basmati rice for serving

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2
Add the onion and carrots to the skillet and cook until they are soft and just starting to brown, which takes about 5 minutes.
3
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until it is browned all the way through, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go.
4
Stir in the garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
5
While the beef cooks, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh mint, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
6
Serve the spiced beef mixture over warm basmati rice and drizzle generously with the mint yogurt sauce.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover beef and the yogurt sauce in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days. If you want a little extra crunch, try topping your bowl with toasted pine nuts or fresh pomegranate seeds before serving.

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